Letter from David Cannan to Hannah Greg from Melbourne, per "Madras" and overland

 
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Item 11
Content Summary:
David Cannan writes to Hannah Greg, a relation married David's brother Thomas. Describes the climate; housing situation; and observations of the colonial society including prices of goods; excitement regarding the gold diggins; his preference of Australia over Manchester and his wish to remain; his travel to Adelaide for work and his regret at having to leave Jane behind when he travels.

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Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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